Quote from: chrisbklyn on September 12, 2021, 03:48:41 AM
I have the Tannus Armor for my Radrunner plus and have gotten two flats by 3" nails and you definatley cant ride it. You can barely walk it with no air in the tires. I had a friend come pick me up and put the bike in the car. However I have a little over 1100 miles on the bike and the Tannus Armor has definitely saved me from getting few flats.

Thanks... good to know.
I'm tempted to add FlatOut as well as the Tannus Armor.
If the two combined gives the best protection possible, I think it's worth the extra $20 for peace of mind!
Waddya think?

Quote from: reppac on September 14, 2021, 04:49:45 AM
I managed about two miles on my RadRover 5. This was on a bike path in a wildlife refuge. I don't think it would have held up once I got out to the hard road.

Thanks... good to know.
I'm tempted to add FlatOut as well as the Tannus Armor.
If the two combined gives the best protection possible, I think it's worth the extra $20 for peace of mind!
Waddya think?

Quote from: Jman on August 31, 2021, 02:39:20 PM
It says it excludes fat tires.  I seriously doubt the liner would hold up with the weight of the bike and rider on it for any length of time.

Thanks. Yes, I know that's the official Tannus company line, excluding fat tires.
I'm wondering whether anyone has been in a jam and tried riding on the Tannus after a flat.

Just bought a Rad Mini 4. Loving it, apart from a puncture on the very first ride! An inch long screw.
Just installed the Tannus Armor inserts.
I'm really not interested in fixing flats at the side of the road (or anywhere, for that matter!).
So if I get a flat, ideally I'd like to ride home and deal with it there.
The Tannus website says:

"In the unlikely event you do get a flat tire, you can still ride for a limited period of time."
* Excludes fat tires."

Anyone had a flat and rode on the Tannus (maximum for me would be about 10 miles)?

I've also seen people use Flat Out with the Tannus Armor... would that give even more protection?

Many thanks!

Quote from: JimInPT on August 28, 2021, 01:34:11 PM

Quote from: JimL on August 27, 2021, 12:21:23 PM
This one fits.  I tried a similar one and had to send it back.

https://amzn.to/3A3YG5a

I think this is exactly the same item, but a few bucks cheaper and I think it also includes the rain cover.  Looks like the dims will allow it to just drop inside my Mini's small basket on the back.  Not expecting too much for the low price, and I expect a cheap plastic feel, but we'll see!  Scheduled to arrive tomorrow; I'll try to remember to come back with any feedback on it.

https://amzn.to/3yZxanP

UPDATE 1: it looks like this is a urethane model of the same bag earlier, which is polyester fabric and so should have a different feel and flexibility.  However, if you look closely at the earlier bag's photos, in particular the two bottom pics, I think you can see a mix of both materials, so hard to say which one would arrive.  I'll stick with this cheaper version for now and see if it's good enough.

UPDATE 2: it arrived on time today and looks pretty good.  Decently made and worth the current $17 price.  I got the urethane version, which folds flat when not expanded for use, drops right into the Rad Small Basket and it seems fairly weather-resistant.  So I'd say initial impression is that it's a good deal.  Others may prefer the less water-resistant polyester fabric version.

Many thanks, Jim!
Yes, mine arrived, the fabric version, and it is good... and it fits.
I think I'll keep looking as I really want a bigger bag. But if I can't find one, this will do!

Quote from: JimL on August 27, 2021, 12:21:23 PM
This one fits.  I tried a similar one and had to send it back.

https://amzn.to/3A3YG5a

Thanks, great idea!
I just ordered the bag JimL recommended, but if that doesn't do the trick, I'll definitely get some extenders.

Quote from: JimL on August 27, 2021, 12:21:23 PM
This one fits.  I tried a similar one and had to send it back.

https://amzn.to/3A3YG5a

Fantastic, thank you, just ordered it!

I just found a bike cover that's made specifically for this purpose, to inhibit rust.
Zerust... their own website, or Amazon.
$29.50, just bought it

Thanks, Randy.
My compliments to you and your Dad for your ingenuity! 

Quote from: RandyS on August 23, 2021, 07:35:14 PM
I got my mini a few months ago and was in the same exact boat you are in. I bought the orange Rad rear rack, and much to my surprise, the bag I ordered from Amazon wouldn't fit because the straps were too short (not by much, either). Fortunately, my Dad is pretty handy and he welded me up a thin smaller profile metal rectangle out of 1/8" steel rod with triangular pieces in the corners that have screw holes that match the pattern for the Rad rack (installed with stainless hardware and spacers to raise it up).  The Amazon bag I bought has long enough straps to go between the new rectangle and the Rad rack and the new rectangle is just a bit smaller so the straps work okay and latch...

Maybe someone makes a similar plastic or metal bracket that would attach to the Rad rack that would accomplish the same thing if you can't find a bag with long enough straps...

Quote from: Jman on August 24, 2021, 11:18:22 PM
It will get stolen if left outside even if locked.  It folds so try to find a spot inside for it.  If you still decide to leave it outside, take the battery inside. Use some sort of bike alarm on the bike and use a minimum of 3 locks(U locks, hardened heavy chains with strong locks) Don't use cable locks other than for the cover.  You might even want to take the front wheel inside.  Also leaving the bike outside in a coastal environment could cause rust on it.  Good luck.

Thanks, yes, storing it on the porch is the only option I have.
I'm aware that if someone really wants to steal something, they will, so I'm not gonna drive myself crazy, I'm using 2 good locks and an alarm.
And yes, storing the battery inside for sure.
My question was about the cover...

Hi,
I just bought a RadMini 4, loving it!
I live 2 blocks from the beach in San Diego, and my only option is to store the bike outside on my porch (well locked, of course).
There's not enough room for a plastic storage container, so it'll have to be just a cover over the bike.
Any recommendations/advice re. a bike cover?
Would a basic bike cover be enough to keep out the salt air?
Or is there such a thing as a completely enclosed bike cover?
(I guess the cable and lock would have to be at the bottom of the bike and cover so it can be secured to the porch railing...)
Thanks for any advice

Hi,
I just bought a RadMini 4 and fitted the RadMini Rear Rack.
I've tried a couple of rear rack bags from Amazon, but the velcro straps are too short.
Any recommendations for a rear rack bag that would fit?
Thanks!